NASA Space to Soil Challenge: Call for Submissions and Self-Nominations for Judges

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO) has partnered with Blue Clarity LLC to implement the NASA Space to Soil Challenge. This initiative seeks to advance agency science and exploration goals by focusing on small satellite computational technologies. Specifically, the challenge aims to support innovation in regenerative agriculture and forestry through the development of adaptive sensing and onboard processing capabilities.

NASA is currently soliciting both challenge submissions and self-nominations for individuals to serve as judges for the competition. This sources sought notice is categorized under NAICS 541990, All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services, and PSC AR11, Space R&D Services; Space Flight, Research and Supporting Activities; Basic Research. Detailed information regarding the challenge registration and the judging application process is contained in the single attachment, NASA Space to Soil Challenge Summary.pdf.

Submissions and inquiries are being managed under solicitation number 80JSC026BR0002, with Laura Rogers of the Science and Mission Directorate serving as the primary point of contact. The response deadline for this announcement is March 28, 2026. General questions or clarifications regarding the challenge are directed to the agency point of contact by email, while technical inquiries concerning the submission website are handled through a dedicated challenge email address.